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Why Liverpool wanted Milos Kerkez: Dynamism, drive and a desire to be the best
The Hungary defender was Arne Slot's top transfer target for his "problem position" of left back and could go on to become one of the best in the world.
TOP HEADLINES
WHERE THE USMNT STANDS
5 questions the USMNT must answer in Gold Cup knockouts (and before 2026 World Cup)
The USMNT finished the Gold Cup group stage without a loss, and yet no one seems particularly comforted by that. These five questions need answers ASAP.
Tillman up, Cardoso down: USMNT Gold Cup stock watch
Which fringe players have stepped up for the U.S. to fight for a place in next year's World Cup?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United explore Zaïre-Emery move
Manchester United are looking to make an ambitious move for PSG midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Núñez, Grealish, Sancho: Soccer's toughest summer transfers
The summer transfer window is open until Sept. 1, but there are several top Premier League players in limbo.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
HOW THEY STACK UP
Club World Cup Daily: Monterrey advance as River Plate crash out
Monterrey are through to the round of 16 at River Plate's expense, while Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out with many admirers. Here's what you need to know from Wednesday's Club World Cup action.
From Man City to Flamengo, why every last-16 team will/won't win the Club World Cup
With updated odds and projections, here's why every remaining team will or won't win this thing.
SIZING UP PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS
Transfer window Onside/Offside: How are top Premier League clubs faring this summer?
With soccer's summer transfer window in full swing, with lots of deals done -- like Rayan Cherki to Man City -- and lots of glaring needs still to address, let's sift through the winners and losers so far.
PREMIER LEAGUE CHATTER
Nicol: Man City must do everything to protect Rodri
Moreno: Gittens isn't consistent enough for Chelsea
VITAL PLAYERS
Rodri's return for Man City is just what Pep Guardiola & Co. needed
Ask anyone who Man City's most important player is, and you'd hear one name repeatedly: Rodri. After a nine-month injury absence that contributed to their worst season under Pep Guardiola, he's getting back to full fitness. Look out.
To balance midfield, Alonso risks clipping Bellingham's wings
If Jude Bellingham is to lead a new-look Real Madrid midfield, he will need to learn to do less.
LAST CHANCE TO MAKE AN IMPACT
For USWNT prospects, it's now or never to impress Hayes
Emma Hayes plans to decide her core group of players soon, which means three friendlies over the next week represent the last chance for many players.
Top Headlines
- Kylian Mbappé sues PSG for 'moral harassment'
- Ronaldo signs new deal to extend Al Nassr stay
- Wrexham to open Ch'ship season at Southampton
- Liverpool sign Kerkez, spending nears $197M
- LaLiga to get new refs after Madrid controversy
- Source: Atleti divert to Ruggeri from Robertson
- Sources: Arsenal in talks for Valencia CB Mosquera
- Barça chief Laporta: Madrid have model of 'power'
- ⚽ Why USWNT prospects need to impress now
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Why empty seats litter Club World Cup, Gold Cup
Little more than a week into the summer of soccer, and some of the defining images of the Club World Cup and Gold Cup have been seas of empty seats.
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Every Premier League VAR error: Winners and losers, referee stats
Which Premier League clubs got the worst of the VAR gaffes? Which actually benefited from mistakes? We've got all the answers with the official stats.
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The USMNT is a mess. That's the price of the U.S. becoming a 'soccer country'
The more the U.S. cares about soccer and produces better players, the more dysfunctional the USMNT becomes. That's just how it is.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
